Almond Sweet Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

white plate with a slice of the almond sweet rolls with a fork to the side.

Almond Sweet Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting

Impress your family and friends with this step-by-step guide to making delicious almond sweet rolls at home. These fluffy, sweet treats are perfect for breakfast or as a dessert.

Prep Time25

Cook Time30

Rest Time1 15

Total Time2 10

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: almond croissant cinnamon rolls, almond sweet rolls

Servings:

Calories: 541kcal

Author: Mary Woita

Equipment

Ingredients

Sweet Rolls Dough

½ cup warm water (105 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
5 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar (additional to the above mentioned sugar)
⅛ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter (very softened)
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk (warm - again not above 115℉)

Almond Filling

½ cup butter (softened)
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
1 ½ cups almond flour
1 egg

Cream Cheese Frosting

4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 cups powdered sugar
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup sliced almonds (for topping)

Instructions

For the dough

Add the 1 teaspoon of sugar and the yeast to the warm water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes or until the top forms a foamy layer.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix with a whisk.
Add the very softened butter, eggs, vanilla, warm milk, and the yeast mixture. Mix together with a spoon until a dough starts to form. You can use your hands to lightly knead and finish mixing the dough.
Cover and leave in a warm place to rise for 45 minutes.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface. Roll out into a large rectangle, about 15x20 inches.

For the almond filling

In a medium mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the almond flour, almond extract, and egg. Mix until combined.
Spread the almond filling evenly over the dough. Roll into a log, rolling from the long side.
Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or spray.Cut the dough into 12 equal rolls and place into the baking pan. I like to use the floss method to cut my rolls.
Cover and leave in a warm place for 30 minutes or until the rolls double in size.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden. Remove from the oven and allow the rolls to cool while making the frosting.

For the frosting

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the butter, almond extract, vanilla extract, and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar until completely combined. Frost the rolls while still warm.
Sprinkle the sliced almonds over top. Enjoy!

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